h3>QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: - Master's degree plus 15 years experience or Bachelor's degree plus 17 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing teams involving complex tradeoffs and coordination;
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred;
- For candidates with a JD, must be a current member, in good standing, of the New York bar or eligibility for admission to the New York bar via motion pursuant to Section 520.10 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals for the Admission of Attorneys and Counselors at Law within 6 months of start date is required;
- Broad background in criminal justice, including familiarity with the Innocence Project’s program areas;
- A demonstrated commitment to criminal, racial and social justice and to the Innocence Project’s goals, mission, and values;
- Demonstrated success working effectively with external partners including donors, pro-bono law firms, and government officials;
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES: - Motivation and Inspiration: fosters a positive, inclusive environment that energizes team members, encourages initiative, and supports a high performing, engaged team.
- Report to the Executive Director and work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to implement the Innocence Project’s strategic vision and plan for its substantive program departments;
- Serve as a spokesperson for the Innocence Project, with the Executive Director, Program Directors, and staff, articulating the Innocence Project’s positions on a broad range of issues to the public and diverse stakeholder constituencies;
- Work in close, intentional collaboration with the Chief Program Officer, Exoneration Strategy & Support to translate lessons learned from individual cases into systemic interventions and preventive strategies.